A MAN suffered a “life-threatening head injury” in a crash near Chard.

The incident, involving a grey Seat travelling from Corfe towards Yarcombe on the B3170 and a blue Seat, happened at the junction with Royston Road, Otterford, at around 7.20pm on Wednesday evening (June 11).

An Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We received a call from the ambulance service about the collision and on arrival of the emergency services, it was established there were four casualties with one suffering a life-threatening head injury. He was taken to hospital and his next of kin are aware.

“The other three people received minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. The road reopened shortly after 5am.

“We are appealing for witnesses and anybody who may have dashcam footage of the incident or of the vehicles in the moments leading up to the collision to contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and give reference number 5225163100.

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